Prepare against Roman Ganzhurov
FM · Russia · World #13,357 classical · FIDE ID 4179501
Our database contains 297 games by Roman Ganzhurov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Ganzhurov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Ganzhurov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,124 | 2,327 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,308 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,276 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 135 | 34 | 128 | 45.5% |
| As White | 154 | 76 | 19 | 59 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 143 | 59 | 15 | 69 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Ganzhurov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Ganzhurov's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 75.3% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 36 | 23.4% | 48.6% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ganzhurov usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ganzhurov usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Ganzhurov usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ganzhurov usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ganzhurov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ganzhurov usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 83.1% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 80.9% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Roman Ganzhurov's chess games
All 297 games by Roman Ganzhurov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 135 wins, 34 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,591 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Aug 2024 | Szymon Gumularz | 2,571 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Jun 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | E90 |
| Jul 2025 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,536 | Titled Tue Early | A57 |
| Jul 2024 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,535 | Titled Tue Early | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 207 | 110 | 2,298 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,334 |
| 65th ch-RUS Higher League | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,258 |
| 10th Chigorin Memorial B | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,234 |
| Moscow Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,186 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
| Yakutsk Nikolaev Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,292 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Ganzhurov's chess games?
297 games by Roman Ganzhurov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Roman Ganzhurov has played.
What does Roman Ganzhurov play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Roman Ganzhurov opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Ganzhurov answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f6 (2% of games).
What openings does Roman Ganzhurov play as White?
As White, Roman Ganzhurov's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Ganzhurov play as Black?
As Black, Roman Ganzhurov most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Roman Ganzhurov's FIDE rating?
Roman Ganzhurov is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Roman Ganzhurov played?
Our database contains 297 games by Roman Ganzhurov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 34 draws, 128 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Ganzhurov?
297 games by Roman Ganzhurov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.